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HF 2626Withdrawn · SF 2413 became law instead · June 8, 2020

Relating to the powers and duties of the department of agriculture and land stewardship, including by providing for administration, programs, and regulations, providing fees, providing penalties, and making penalties applicable

Sponsored by the House Ways and Means (successor To Hsb 684) Committee

Topics:AgricultureState government

Same legislation: SSB 3172, HSB 684, SF 2387, HF 2591, SF 2413

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Also covers SSB 3172 and HSB 684 and SF 2387 and HF 2591 and SF 2413.

What changed before it passed

Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedFebruary 24, 2020
  2. Done: SubcommitteeMarch 3, 2020
  3. Done: House committeeJune 4, 2020
  4. Done: Passes the HouseJune 5, 202059–37
  5. Skipped: Senate committeeSkipped
  6. Done: Passes the SenateJune 5, 202034–11
  7. Done: To the GovernorJune 10, 2020
  8. Done: Signed into lawJune 10, 2020

SF 2413 became law → The same legislation passed as SF 2413, so this version was set aside. Go to SF 2413 What’s a funnel?

What changed before it passed The bill as introduced compared with the version both chambers passed.

Amendments · 7

3 adopted · 2 failed. Newest first.

  • S-5110 · filed June 5, 2020 by Sen. Robert Hogg (D)
    AI summary This amendment adds a definition for "dog day care" and gives the department the power to create rules for these facilities. These rules would require dog day cares to provide enough space for dogs to interact safely in playgroups without being crowded. Its wording →
    Failed
    June 5, 2020
  • S-5109 · filed June 5, 2020 by Sen. Ken Rozenboom (R)
    AI summary This amendment replaces the first section of the bill regarding animal health and removes several other sections. It also updates the language regarding food operation trespass to reference a specific existing law. Its wording →
    Adopted
    June 5, 2020
  • H-8238 · filed June 5, 2020 by
    AI summary This amendment adds a new section to the bill that creates a local farm produce program to help schools and school districts pay for fresh produce. It establishes a specific fund for this purpose, sets rules for how schools can buy produce from local farmers, and provides a matching reimbursement system for participating schools. Its wording →
    Failed
    June 5, 2020
  • H-8237 · filed June 5, 2020 by
    AI summary This amendment replaces the section of the bill regarding animal health to define terms like "animal" and "interested person" and establish new rules for seizing abandoned animals. It allows the department to seize animals to control disease outbreaks and outlines the required notice and legal procedures for owners to respond before a seizure occurs. The amendment also creates a process for a court to handle the legal disposition of any seized animals. Its wording →
    Adopted
    June 5, 2020
  • H-8227 · filed June 5, 2020 by
    AI summary This amendment adds a new program that helps schools and school districts buy fresh produce directly from farmers by providing state reimbursements. It creates a specific fund for this program, limits administrative costs to five percent, and sets rules for how much money schools can receive. The amendment also includes specific funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act and adds language regarding appropriations and retroactive applicability. Its wording →
    Ruled out of order
    June 5, 2020
  • H-8226 · filed June 5, 2020 by
    AI summary This amendment adds a rule that anyone applying for or renewing a state license for a commercial establishment must show a valid government-issued photo ID to prove they can legally act for that business. It also requires the application to be signed under penalty of perjury and mandates that each issued or renewed license include a unique identification number that is a public record. Its wording →
    Ruled out of order
    June 5, 2020
  • H-8206Strike everything · filed June 4, 2020 by
    AI summary This amendment replaces the entire bill with a new version that focuses on animal health and disease control. It gives the department authority to seize abandoned animals to prevent the spread of disease and establishes rules for notifying owners and conducting court proceedings regarding those animals. It also updates how the department manages marketing news services and veterinary emergency response strategies. Its wording →
    Adopted
    June 5, 2020